5. 10 research studies that looked at technology
in terms of:
Student achievement
Student engagement, motivation and attitude
Student creativity
Teacher usage
5 articles that addressed
Growing trends in technology in education
The ever-changing technology
Accessibility to technology
6. Handheld devices
Desktop and laptop computers
Classroom and personal computers
Interactive white boards
Tablets
The internet and specific programs
7. When technology is used in a meaningful
way…
Increase in student academic achievement
Increase in student motivation and attitude
Increase in student engagement
Increase in student creativity
Opportunities for collaboration and
communication
Opportunities to acquire deeper knowledge on
specific subject matter
8. Simply integrating technology is not enough
Must be done in a meaningful way
Nocorrelation found between a students’
technology literacy and their academic
achievement
This is encouraging!
Students showed little frustration
Even when faced with technical difficulties!
9. Teachers were not all fully committed
Academic achievement suffered
What can we do about this?
10. Weneed to embrace the technological
changes and the positive impact they can
have on student success
Teachers need support
Gain confidence and comfort in technology
Develop meaningful ways to integrate
technology into the curriculum
11. Connelly, G. (2012, Jan/Feb). There's no time like the future. Principal, 48.
Cooper, S. (2004, September). Computerized practice tests boost student achievement. T.H.E.
Journal, 58-59.
Couse, L. J., & Chen, D. W. (2010). A tablet computer for young children? Exploring its viability for
early childhood education. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 43(1), 75-98.
House, J. D. (2007). Relationships between computer use and reading achievement of elementary-
school students: Results from the PIRLS 2001 assessment. International Journal of Instructional
Media, 34(4), 449-456.
Jaieson-Proctor, R., & Burnett, P. C. (2002). Elementary students, creativity, and technology:
Investigation of an intervention designed to enhance personal creativity. Computers in the
Schools, 19(1/2), 33-48.
Judson, E. (2010). Improving technology literacy: Does it open doors to traditional content?. Education
Tech Research Dev, 58, 271-284.
Kershner, R., Mercer, N., Warwick, P., & Staarman, J. E. (2010). Can the interactive whiteboard
support young children’s collaborative communication and thinking in classroom science
activities?. Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning, 5, 359-383.
12. Kleemans, T., Segers, E., Droop, M., & Wentink, H. (2011). Webquests in special primary education:
Learning in a web-based environment. British Journal of Educational Technology, 42(5), 801-810.
Laffey, J. M., Espinosa, L., Moore, J., & Lodree, A. (2003). Supporting learning and behavior of at-risk
young children: Computers in urban education. Journal of Research on Technology in Education,
35(4), 423-440.
Miller, S. & Simkins, M. (2002, Nov/Dec). Improved access to learning. Leadership, 22-24.
Ray, R. (2011, March/April). Extreme makeover: Reading edition. Principal, 14-17.
Revenaugh, M. (2006, January). K-8 virtual schools: A glimpse in the future. Educational Leadership,
60-64.
Rosen, Y., & Beck-Hill, D. (2012). Intertwining digital content and a one-to-one laptop environment in
teaching and learning: Lessons from the time to know program. Journal of Research on Technology
in Education, 44(3), 225-241.
Wu, J., & Zhang, Y. (2010). Examining potentialities of handheld technology in students' academic
attainments. Educational Media International, 47(1), 57-67.
Ysseldyke, J., & Bolt, J. M. (2007). Effect of technology-enhanced continuous progress monitoring on
math achievement. School Psychology Review, 36(3), 453-467.
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